How does the Assessor value my property?
State law requires the assessor to value all taxable property at 100% of its true and fair market value in money, according to the highest and best use of the property. Market value is the amount of money that a willing and unobligated buyer is willing to pay a willing and unobligated seller.

The assessor values real property using one or more acceptable appraisal methods: the market or sales comparison method, the cost approach, an income capitalization approach for income-producing property, or any combination of the three approaches.

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1. What is the correlation between the County Assessor, County Treasurer, and the County Board of Equalization?
2. What is the basic order of processes, procedures, and time frame of appeal?
3. How can I appeal the assessed value of my property?
4. Who may file an appeal?
5. Where can I get an appeal form?
6. What is the deadline for filing?
7. When should I contact the Assessor's Office?
8. When do I receive a "Change of Value Notice" or "Value Notice"?
9. How does the Assessor value my property?
10. What information must I provide for a completed petition?
11. Am I encouraged to exchange valuation information and supporting evidence at a reasonable time prior to hearing?
12. How is the resolve processed?
13. When will I have a hearing?
14. What can I expect at the hearing?
15. How soon will I receive a decision from the board?
16. What if I am not satisfied with the Board of Equalization's decision?
17. If I do not file my appeal in a timely fashion, can the Board be reconvened to consider my petition?
18. Should I wait until after my hearing to pay my property taxes?
19. What if I need additional information?